How far is Columbia, SC, from Modesto, CA?
The distance between Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2235 miles / 3598 kilometers / 1943 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Modesto (MOD) to Columbia (CAE) is 2596 miles / 4178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 56 minutes.
Modesto City–County Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Modesto to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Modesto to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2235.469 miles
- 3597.639 kilometers
- 1942.570 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 2230.546 miles
- 3589.715 kilometers
- 1938.291 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Modesto to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Modesto City–County Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Modesto and Columbia?
The time difference between Modesto and Columbia is 3 hours. Columbia is 3 hours ahead of Modesto.
Flight carbon footprint between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Modesto to Columbia generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 539 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Modesto to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Modesto City–County Airport (MOD) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | Modesto City–County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Modesto, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MOD |
| ICAO Code: | KMOD |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |